Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they which love your law: and nothing shall offend them. I. RELIGION IS APT TO REMOVE THE CHIEF CAUSES OF INWARD TROUBLE AND DISQUIET. 1. Doubt and anxiety of mind. 2. Guilt of conscience. II. RELIGION MINISTERS TO US ALL THE TRUE CAUSES OF PEACE AND TRANQUILLITY OF MIND. Whoever lives according to the rules of religion, lays these three great foundations of peace and comfort to himself: — 1. He is satisfied that in being religious he doth that which is most reasonable. 2. That he secures himself against the greatest mischiefs and dangers by making God his friend. 3. That upon the whole matter he does in all respects most effectually consult and promote his own interest and happiness. III. THE REFLECTION UPON A RELIGIOUS AND VIRTUOUS COURSE OF LIFE DOTH AFTERWARDS YIELD A MIGHTY PLEASURE AND SATISFACTION. (Abp. Tillotson.) Parallel Verses KJV: Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.WEB: Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble. |
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